WAYNESBURG, Pa. (May 23) – The Waynesburg University track & field program announced its instructional day camp dates for this summer. Head coach Chris Hardie, the Waynesburg track & field staff and alumni will hold one-day camps in the areas of throws, distance running, jumps, sprints and hurdles.

**UPDATE** The July 16 sprints camp & July 18 hurdles camp have been canceled.

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The camp is open to high school athletes and coaches (coaches will be required to pay the registration fee).  Prior to the conclusion of each day, the coaching staff will share some tips on strength training, diet and hydration.  Optional campus tours are available at the conclusion of each day camp.

Please make checks payable to: Waynesburg University

See below for camp dates and details:

July 9    Javelin, Shotput and Discus - Drills and Technique
5pm-6:30pm
Waynesburg University Old Gym (parking along W. Wayne Street, Waynesburg PA 15370)

Instructors: Head Track Coach, Chris Hardie
Instructors and Alumni, Megan Sowers and Tonya Lewis

Coach Hardie is entering his 19th season at Waynesburg University.  The first eight years at Waynesburg, Hardie directed the Jacket throwers and has an impressive resume of NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans.  Participants will walk through a dynamic warmup, med ball exercises and learn some drills and exercises that can be utilized by all three throwing events.  Cost:  $30 per participant.

July 10    Distance Running
10:30am-12:30pm
Waynesburg Central High School Track (30 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg PA 15370) 
Instructors: Head Track and XC Coach, Chris Hardie
Assistant Track and XC Coach, Laurel Rush
        
Coach Hardie is entering his 20th season at Waynesburg University.  Hardie was selected as conference coach of the year 7 times, and has led the cross country team to 6 conference titles.  Laurel Rush is entering her 17th season as the distance coach at Waynesburg and has had success at the conference and national level.  She has coached dozens of conference champions and 5 NCAA qualifiers. Participants will go through a typical practice at Waynesburg with a warmup, dynamic warmup, pacing workout specific to your event and a cooldown.  Hardie and Rush will also discuss race strategy, practice strategy, pacing and race preparation. *Racing spikes will not be needed.  Cost:  $40 per participant and lunch will be provided.

July 10    High Jump
10am-1pm
Waynesburg Central High School Track (30 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg PA 15370) 
Instructor: Assistant Track Coach, Bill Lubich

Coach Lubich has been working with high jumpers as a instructor and coach for over 20 years. Participants will learn techniques to develop a consistent high jump approach, take off, and flight.  Coach will also introduce you to some drills and exercises that will help in your development as a high jumper.  Participants will be able to work on video analysis with Coach Lubich.  Cost:  $40 per participant and lunch will be provided.

July 10    Long Jump and Triple Jump
10am-1pm 
Waynesburg Central High School Track (30 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg PA 15370) 
Instructors: Assistant Track Coach, Mike Trax
        
Coach Trax is a school record holder at Waynesburg and has transitioned to a being the jumps coach.  Participants will walk through a dynamic warmup, hip mobility exercises and learn the mechanics of long jump and triple jump. Coach will also introduce you to some drills and exercises for better runway speed, and explosion off the board. Participants will also be able to work on video analysis with Coach Trax.  Cost:  $40 per participant and lunch will be provided. 

July 16    Sprints – Including Block Mechanics - CANCELED DUE TO HEAT
10am-1pm 
John F. Wiley Stadium (445 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg PA 15370 – this is the VFW but parking is across the street) 
Instructors: Assistant Track Coach, Bill Lubich
        
Coach Lubich has a broad resume of work as a sprints and hurdles coach, both at the high school and college level.  Participants will walk through a dynamic warmup, hip mobility exercises and learn the mechanics of a proper block start.  Coach will also introduce you to some drills and exercises for sprinting.  Participants will also be able to work on video analysis with Coach Lubich.  Cost:  $40 per participant and lunch will be provided. 

July 18    Hurdles – Including Block Mechanics - CANCELED
10am-1pm 
John F. Wiley Stadium (445 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg PA 15370 – this is the VFW but parking is across the street) 
Instructors: Assistant Track Coach, Bill Lubich
        
Coach Lubich has a broad resume of work as a sprints and hurdles coach, both at the high school and college level.  Participants will walk through a dynamic warmup, hip mobility exercises and learn the mechanics of a proper block start.  Coach will also introduce you to some drills and exercises for hurdling.  Participants will also be able to work on video analysis with Coach Lubich.  Cost:  $40 per participant and lunch will be provided.